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Chicken salad calories and nutrition
A cup of chicken salad spread (208 g) has 416 calories, with 24.1 g of protein, 15.4 g of carbs and 28.1 g of fat. That is 200 calories per 100 g.
Chicken salad spread. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Chicken salad spread”. This record is chicken salad spread, not a green salad topped with chicken. Bread, crackers and leafy side salads are excluded. Homemade recipes and deli portions can differ.
Serving size
1 cup, spread · 208 g
416 calories
- Protein
- 24.1 g23% of calories · 48% DV
- Carbs
- 15.4 g15% of calories · 6% DV
- Fat
- 28.1 g62% of calories · 36% DV
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0 g
- Saturated fat
- 7.2 g
- Sodium
- 1358.2 mg
Nutrition for chicken salad
For a cup of chicken salad spread, USDA reports 416 calories, 24.1 g protein, 15.4 g carbs and 28.1 g fat. This record is chicken salad spread, not a green salad topped with chicken. Bread, crackers and leafy side salads are excluded. Homemade recipes and deli portions can differ. Sources ↓
Calories in chicken salad by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, spread208 g | 416 | 24.1 g | 15.4 g | 28.1 g |
| 100 g100 g | 200 | 11.6 g | 7.4 g | 13.5 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Chicken salad nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 200 calories: 23% from protein, 15% from carbs and 62% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 cup, spread · 208 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 | 416 | – |
| Total fat | 13.5 g | 28.1 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 62.4 mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 1358.2 mg | 59% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 15.4 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | – |
| Protein | 11.6 g | 24.1 g | 48% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 20.8 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 183 mg | 380.6 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 42 µg | 87.4 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 2.1 mg | 2% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 cup, spread), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a cup of chicken salad spread (416 calories) takes about 131 minutes of walking, roughly 14,900 steps.
Compare calories by serving
A cup of chicken salad spread has 416 calories, 343 more calories than a 3 oz serving of canned light tuna in water (73 calories). The portions weigh 208 g and 85 g, respectively.
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Chicken salad questions
How many calories are in a cup of chicken salad spread?
A cup of chicken salad spread (208 g) has 416 calories: 28.1 g fat, 15.4 g carbs and 24.1 g protein.
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- USDA FoodData Central, Survey (FNDDS 2021–2023): Chicken salad spread (FDC ID 2706221, Survey (FNDDS), published 2024-10-31).
- Official USDA bulk archive; archived October 26, 2026; record verified October 29, 2026.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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